Emmanuel Rugamba welcomes chance to help Elks return to CFL playoffs
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The veteran linebacker/defensive back was part of Edmonton general manager Ed Hervey's deep dive into CFL free agency earlier this month.
Emmanuel Rugamba embraces the challenge of helping the Edmonton Elks return to the CFL playoffs.
The veteran linebacker/defensive back was part of Edmonton general manager Ed Hervey’s deep dive into CFL free agency earlier this month.
Rugamba was among several veterans Hervey, in his second tenure with the Elks, added to his roster, including: defensive backs Royce Metchie and Tyrell Ford, defensive linemen Robbie Smith, Jake Ceresna, Jared Brinkman and Brandon Barlow, punter Cody Grace and receiver Steven Dunbar.
This followed Canadian quarterback Tre Ford — Tyrell’s twin brother — and linebacker Nyles Morgan being among those who signed extensions. Edmonton (7-11) was fourth in the West Division this season and last made the playoffs in 2019.
“Pressure is a privilege,” said Rugamba, who spent the last three seasons with the B.C. Lions. “Being a part of the Edmonton Elks is a privilege and that includes whatever pressure that might come with it.
The five-foot-11, 194-pound Rugamba registered 73 tackles, one special-teams tackle, one sack and an interception in 16 regular-season games last year with B.C. The ’23 West Division all-star appeared in 44 regular-season contests with the Lions, recording 169 tackles, 10 special-teams tackles, four sacks and two interceptions.
“Emmanuel is a highly motivated, intelligent and well-rounded person,” said Kenny Kim of Summit Athletes, Rugamba’s Florida-based agent. “He got to experience free agency for the first time this off-season and made a business decision to sign with the team that will best showcase his skillset.
Rugamba, 26, joined B.C. after making NFL history in 2021. He signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent, becoming the first player of Rwandan descent to join a league team.
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The veteran linebacker/defensive back was part of Edmonton general manager Ed Hervey's deep dive into CFL free agency earlier this month.
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